Environmentalists, tribe reach agreement on casino
Oct. 23, 2010
RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) – A Northern California American Indian tribe and environmentalists have reached an agreement on a proposed $1 billion casino and resort in Richmond.
The deal calls on the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians to extend a hiking trail into Richmond, spend at least $43 million on open space acquisitions and set aside about 180 acres of the planned development site as parkland.
It settles a lawsuit filed by Citizens for East Shore Parks and other environmental groups against the project in 2008.
The tribe has proposed a Las Vegas-style casino with an 1,100-room hotel, nightclubs, restaurants, a ferry terminal and housing for the tribe at Point Molate.
The project still requires approval from state and federal officials.
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